Youth groups profit donated by Loto Canada
Front row participants Becky Schreiber Danny Craven Dean Copley back row Mr Pat Borton Janice Nordlund Michelle Cyr and D Arcy Jackman pose beside proceeds from a community benefit. The event highlighted support from Loto Canada for youth groups and recognizes the volunteers and organizers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loto Canada
Becky Schreiber
Danny Craven
Dean Copley
Pat Borton
Janice Nordlund
Michelle Cyr
D'Arcy Jackman
Provincial Court Reports From Chetwynd January 1979
Provincial Court in Chetwynd reports convictions and sentences. Wayne Alexander fined 250 dollars for common assault. Robert Turner warrants issued for failure to appear. Mark Coventry received three month conditional discharge and 40 dollars restitution to Hudson's Bay. Robert Major fined 100 dollars for minor in licensed premises. Ernest Noskiye charged with unlawful presence in a drawing house, case adjourned to February 15. Norman Maisonneuve fined 250 dollars for impaired driving. Ronald Gordon remanded to Superior Court for trial January 29 after stabbing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Noskiye
Ronald Gordon
Chetwynd
Gordon
Snowmobile incident and ensuing legal cases in Chetwynd area
Police report a snowmobile found in a bush near Chetwynd and an operator later involved in an accident with a school bus. Robert Parker of Moberly Lake died in hospital after transfer to Dawson Creek. Patrick Usher convicted on two counts of break and enter theft. Ann Godfrey received 18 months probation. Coroner M Hayward leads the case. A separate break in at Jackfish Lake road residence yielded multiple household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Robert Parker
Moberly Lake
Chetwynd Hospital
Dawson Creek
Patrick Usher
Ann Godfrey
Usher
Godfrey
Nanimo
M. Hayward
Phillip Wyckhouse
Jackfish Lake Road
Chetwynd Library Board Opens 1979 Meeting
The first 1979 Chetwynd Library Board meeting was held January 9 at the library. Alderman Ed Martin and Mrs. Martin were welcomed. The board discussed a shoestring budget, upcoming author visits, film circulation, Saturday openings, and a potential joint development with Northern Lights College. Charlotte Fieldin visited January 22 and 23 for talks with students and library events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Ed Martin
B.C. Moore
Northern Lights College
N.L.C
Charlotte Fieldin
Library Board
Charlotte
B.C
Village Council discusses tax share with regional district
At the January 16 meeting Village Council debated the village share of taxes to the Peace River Liard Regional District and provincial budget controls. A zoning issue involving a local resident was discussed with Calgary developer R Wood in a confidential session. The requisition to theRegional District totals 31347 for services in the area. Hospital costs not included. The motion calls for review when the Annual Budget is forwarded by the Regional District. Budget control was highlighted following a letter from Minister Bill Vander Zalm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sabulsky
R. Wood
Calgary
Peace River-Liard
Council
Bill Vander Zalm
Fly Up Ceremonies Held For Brownies Guides
Brownies, guides, leaders, parents and friends gathered in Windren Gym for the Fly Up ceremonies. Alberta Courtorielle-Golden Ladder and Ruby Redhead Wings walked up, Brenda Bettin and Paige Comeau earned Wings, Ruth Hofford and Jody Warne walked up with shoes. Badges and certificates were presented by Colleen Waren, Marlene Westerlaken, and Gail Tuck. Brenda Bettin’s wings were presented by her mother. Juice, coffee and donuts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windren
Alberta
Gail Tuck
Brenda Bettin
Paige Comeau
Ruth Hofford
Jody Warne
Alberta Courtorielle
Ruby Redhead
Gerry’s Food Mart Grand Opening in Chetwynd
Three generations of Gerry family attended the Gerry’s Food Mart grand opening on January 25. Mr and Mrs Walter Gerry cut the ribbon with grandchildren Brent Tracy Christine and Steven assisting. The Gerry family began with Gerry’s Grocery Store in 1959 and passed ownership to their sons in 1978.
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Gerry’s
Gerry’s Food Mart
Walter Gerry
Brent
Tracey
Christine
Steven
Mavis
Gerry
Butch
Darlene
Debbert
Sharon
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Lakeview Credit Union
Boy Scout
Raymond Westerlaken
Guide D'Arcy Jackman
Provincial Court News
Norman Maisonneuve
Ernest Courtorielle
Charles Giroux
Vern Braaten
Bow Mac
Thomas Gladue Appeared
Mae McGraw
Mae
By Joy Burns
Teslyk
Lasser
G. Murray
Westlander
Las
Ser
Murray
Food Mart
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